"Department of Biology Part-time Lecturer Pool"

Department of Biology Part-time Lecturer Pool

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 546814
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Southern California | San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit | Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type | Temporary, Time Basis | Part Time, Job Search Category/Discipline | Faculty - Natural Sciences

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Biology at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part-time lecturer applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals for both our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) as well as our Palm Desert Campus (PDC). Candidates for this position should possess good organizational and communication skills with a drive to enhance student success. This position will involve teaching laboratory, discussion, and/or lecture sections in any of our subject areas: General Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, Ecology and Population Biology, or specialized topics in the discipline. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree, or specialized certification for lecture and/or activity classes, in the field of Biology or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience teaching in the appropriate field and in fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions. Workload can be as little as one course up to a maximum of 15 WTU.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in General Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, or other topics in the field of Biology and have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching. Typical activities include weekly instruction and supervision of the section(s)/course(s) to which they are assigned, maintaining a safe learning environment (including observing adhering to safety guidelines, e.g. in laboratory activities), reading and evaluating student papers, homework, and other assignments, prompt recording and posting of student grades, and maintaining scheduled office hours outside of scheduled teaching times. For teaching laboratory or discussion sections for larger courses, the candidate should maintain regular communication with course coordinators, attend course team meetings, return graded work promptly, record grades regularly as appropriate for the course (e.g. in Canvas), and return final section grades by the last day of final exams. Candidates should respond to course or departmental-related emails within 48 hours.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Biology or a related field and a strong command of the subject matter, course design and preparation, instructional material, and organizational skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Biology or a related field and a strong command of the subject matter, course design and preparation, instructional material, and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at the program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:
1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:
  a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
  b. A listing of any courses previously taught
  c. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability
  d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)
Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211
CSU Salary Schedule

Contact: Department Chair: Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth (jdodsworth@csusb.edu)
Administrative Support: Debbie Reynolds (dreynold@csusb.edu)
Main: (909) 537-5305